Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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